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| Paper Title: | ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES, AND COVID -19 COPING STRATEGIES AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN A PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY OF THE GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA (A Cross-Sectional Study) |
| Authors Name: | Dr.Ibrahim Ibn Saana , Mike D. Ashalley , Dr. Daniel N.A. Ankrah , Audu Rauf , Dr. Daniel A. Danquah, Dr. Abdallah I. Yahaya |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2308051 |
| Published In: | Volume 8 Issue 8, August-2023 |
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| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to explore the knowledge, experiences, and adopted coping mechanisms of health workers in a private health facility in the Greater Accra region. Methods: This was a prospective study conducted during Covid 19 period. It was a 19 days data collection period beginning on 7th April 2020 during the national lockdown period The study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design to administer a questionnaire through an electronic link (Redcap) to staff from all the various units of the health facility. The redcap tool which was used to collect the data from entries made were edited, coded, transcribed, cleaned, and analyzed using Microsoft Excel tool 2019 and SPSS version.26.0 and the results were presented in descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, tables, and figures Findings: Ninety-two (92) staff participated in the study with representatives from each department/ unit; Records, Accounts, Inpatient wards, etc. The study respondents had a mean (SD) age of 33.8 (6.2) years with minimum and maximum ages were 21.0 years and 63 years. The female staff constituted a high proportion of the respondents with a percentage of 56.5%. The results showed that 17.4% of the respondents had Excellent knowledge of Covid 19, whiles 51.1%% had very good knowledge and 6.5% had average knowledge. Their knowledge was high and more significant than expected and it had a statistically significant difference of 1.79 marks [(95% CI, 1.63 to 1.96), t (91) =21.3, p-value = 0.00]. The majority of staff (66.7%) practiced standard preventive measures and faith (prayer). The facility withdrew some services such as Health Education, Non-effective focus antenatal service, and contact hours of healthcare providers to prevent infection rate. Conclusion This study found that 68.5% of the staff was highly knowledgeable and statistically significant. The Covid-19 Impact was very high on the staff. The major coping system was the application of faith and prayer with the practice of standard preventive measures of COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Keywords: | Knowledge, Experiences, Coping Strategies, Covid-19 |
| Cite Article: | "ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES, AND COVID -19 COPING STRATEGIES AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN A PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY OF THE GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA (A Cross-Sectional Study)", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.298 - 308, August-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2308051.pdf |
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